This guy from Graham just climbed an Aussie skyscraper faster than 648 of his brothers

Graham Fire and Rescue firefighter Jasper Stenstrom at the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on September 2, 2017. Stenstrom came in second place Saturday in the Australian event. Courtesy Jasper StenstromCourtesy Jasper Stenstrom

Graham Fire and Rescue firefighter Jasper Stenstrom at the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on September 2, 2017. Stenstrom came in second place Saturday in the Australian event. Courtesy Jasper StenstromCourtesy Jasper Stenstrom

Jasper Stenstrom can climb stairs faster than just about anyone.

And like other firefighters, he does it in full gear: helmet, air tank, mask and turnouts — all for charity.

Stenstrom, 27, said his trip was made possible by many supporters. And it’s allowing him to return international favors.

“The Aussies and Kiwis have assembled a group of firefighters that come participate in our stairclimb in Seattle every March,” he said.

Stenstrom will raise just over $4,000 by the time he’s finished with his trip.

As the only American at the event, Stenstrom read off the names of all 343 firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Many of those perished while climbing stairs at the World Trade Center.

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